Prayer Diary
Sun 27th Pray for a growing hunger for God’s word now, and in the new year
Mon 28th The emergency services, as they serve the community each day
Tue 29th Take some time today to reflect on God’s faithfulness this past year
Wed 30th Ask God to show you ways you can love and care for someone in need
Thur 31st Give thanks for the past year - highs and lows - all in God’s keeping
Fri 1st Ask for God’s grace to help you become more like Jesus in this new year
Sat 2nd Bishop John as he leads the diocese of Clogher
Sun 3rd Commit to meeting with God’s people at worship each Sunday this year

Prayer Diary
Sun 20th Ask God to help us hear the real Christmas message at today’s services
Mon 21st Those who are housebound, as Home Communions begin
Tue 22nd Pray for those who will work over the Christmas holidays
Wed 23rd All who will find this Christmas difficult through grief or loneliness
Thur 24th Pray for peace in our world, as we celebrate the Prince of peace
Fri 25th Give thanks to God for the greatest gift of all - our Saviour Jesus
Sat 26th St Stephen was the 1st martyr: all who face persecution & martyrdom
Sun 27th Pray for a growing hunger for God’s word now, and in the new year
Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

Prayer Diary
Sun 13th All who attend the carol services today, as God’s word is shared
Mon 14th The Bowling Club, as they join in fun and fellowship together
Tue 15th Crosslinks newest mission partners, the Watsons, preparing for Sweden
Wed 16th Pray as you invite people along to Sunday night’s carol service
Thur 17th The village of Brookeborough - with tonight’s Riverbrooke Carol Service
Fri 18th The work of the Pantry, helping those who are hungry
Sat 19th Myrtle, the choir and the band as they lead our carols tomorrow night
Sun 20th Ask God to help us hear the real Christmas message at today’s services
Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

New Wine: Sligo 16 - Deep Calls Unto Deep
10th - 15th July 2016 at Sligo IT. Bible teaching each morning by Archbishop Greg Venables, and speakers each evening including Danielle Strickland and Pete Greig. Youth and children’s programme runs throughout the week. Best rates available before 30th November - see www.newwineireland.org for details, or speak to Gary.

A Touch of Christmas: Lynda Lindsay
Thursday 3rd December at 7.45pm in the Stables, Derrygore, Enniskillen
Special Guests: True Country Gospel, Alice Lindsay & James Strange
Admission free. Refreshments afterwards. For further details: 07894004621

Struggling with debt?
Christians Against Poverty offers a uniquely in-depth, caring service to people with spiralling personal debt regardless of their age, gender, faith or background. Every client is visited in their own home; the charity does all the negotiating with creditors and local volunteers offer support to each person face-to-face until the day they are debt free.
The CAP West Northern Ireland Centre is supported by Enniskillen Presbyterian together with St Mary’s, Ardess and Holy Trinity Dromore. If you, or someone you know, is struggling with debt, contact CAP direct on 0800 328 0006. CAP will then arrange for a home visit from the local Debt Centre manager. The service is completely free. See www.capuk.org for more information.

Prayer Diary
Sun 29th Advent begins: a growing assurance of the hope of Jesus’ return
Mon 30th Give thanks for God’s faithfulness this past month
Tue 1st Bishop John as he leads the diocese of Clogher
Wed 2nd GFS leaders and girls, serving Christ in their daily lives
Thur 3rd Bible Society, producing and distributing bibles worldwide
Fri 4th Pray for opportunities to invite people to our carol services
Sat 5th All who are ill at home or in hospital - for God’s healing & grace
Sun 6th Thank God for SNATCH and the growth this term
Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

Prayer Diary updates can be accessed each morning at our Facebook page or by downloading the free ‘PrayerMate’ app for your smartphone and adding the Aghavea Church feed.

Advent Songs of Praise & Worship
With Sligo Gospel Choir in Riverstown Parish Church (Co. Sligo) at 4pm on Sunday 29th November 2015, followed by refreshments in the parish hall.

Foundations
Young Adults gathering in the Fountain Centre, Kesh on Sunday 29th November at 7pm. Speaker: Hannah O’Neill, Killeshandra. All young adults are welcome.

Diocesan Advent Carol Service
Sunday 29th November at 7pm in St Macartan’s Cathedral, Clogher. All welcome.

New Wine: Sligo 16 - Deep Calls Unto Deep
10th - 15th July 2016 at Sligo IT. Bible teaching each morning by Archbishop Greg Venables, and speakers each evening including Danielle Strickland and Pete Greig. Youth and children’s programme runs throughout the week. Best rates available before 30th November - see www.newwineireland.org for details, or speak to Gary.

Christmas Fair Wednesday 25th November 2015
We’re preparing for this year’s Christmas Fair and need your help. Could you...
Make some Christmas crafts? Provide some good quality items to sell? Help at a stall? Bake a cake or two? Contribute a book you’ve recently read? Assist Santa as one of his elves? Please consider how you can help out prior to, or on the evening.
The Fair begins at 8pm, with stalls, refreshments, and Santa’s winter wonderland throughout the evening.

Struggling with debt?
Christians Against Poverty offers a uniquely in-depth, caring service to people with spiralling personal debt regardless of their age, gender, faith or background. Every client is visited in their own home; the charity does all the negotiating with creditors and local volunteers offer support to each person face-to-face until the day they are debt free.
The CAP West Northern Ireland Centre is supported by Enniskillen Presbyterian together with St Mary’s, Ardess and Holy Trinity Dromore. If you, or someone you know, is struggling with debt, contact CAP direct on 0800 328 0006. CAP will then arrange for a home visit from the local Debt Centre manager. The service is completely free. See www.capuk.org for more information.

Prayer Diary
Sun 22nd SNATCH members as they learn about ‘My Awesome God’
Mon 23rd All who are preparing for marriage, and for married couples
Tue 24th Jeff Gawn (SU), as he leads assemblies and classes in schools
Wed 25th The Christmas Fair, for good partnership as we work together
Thur 26th Men’s football is on tonight - for safety, fun and fellowship
Fri 27th The Pantry, showing God’s love to those in need locally
Sat 28th Sunday School teachers preparing for tomorrow’s lessons
Sun 29th Advent begins: a growing assurance of the hope of Jesus’ return
Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

Prayer Diary updates can be accessed each morning at our Facebook page or by downloading the free ‘PrayerMate’ app for your smartphone and adding the Aghavea Church feed.

Deeper into God’s Presence
Saturday 28th November at 8pm in Rossorry Church Hall. Leaving Aghavea at 7.30pm. Consent forms available from SNATCH leaders.

New Irish Choir & Orchestra Christmas Concert
Friday 4th December. Please contact Clabby Rectory 02889521697 as soon as possible, if you would like to go. £22 for students & those over 60 years; other ticket price £24. Bus price to be given on the night £5 per person.

New Wine: Sligo 16 - Deep Calls Unto Deep
10th - 15th July 2016 at Sligo IT. Bible teaching each morning by Archbishop Greg Venables, and speakers each evening including Danielle Strickland and Pete Greig. Youth and children’s programme runs throughout the week. Best rates available before 30th November - see www.newwineireland.org for details, or speak to Gary.

Struggling with debt?
Christians Against Poverty offers a uniquely in-depth, caring service to people with spiralling personal debt regardless of their age, gender, faith or background. Every client is visited in their own home; the charity does all the negotiating with creditors and local volunteers offer support to each person face-to-face until the day they are debt free.
The CAP West Northern Ireland Centre is supported by Enniskillen Presbyterian together with St Mary’s, Ardess and Holy Trinity Dromore. If you, or someone you know, is struggling with debt, contact CAP direct on 0800 328 0006. CAP will then arrange for a home visit from the local Debt Centre manager. The service is completely free. See www.capuk.org for more information.

Christmas Fair
Wednesday 25th November 2015
We’re preparing for this year’s Christmas Fair and need your help. Could you...
Bake a cake or two?
Make some Christmas crafts?
Provide some good quality items to sell?
Help at a stall?
Contribute a book you’ve recently read?
Assist Santa as one of his elves?
Please consider how you can help out prior to, or on the evening.
The Fair begins at 8pm, with stalls, refreshments, and Santa’s winter wonderland throughout the evening.

Prayer Diary
Sun 15th Rev Bryan, as he teaches God’s word to us today
Mon 16th All who are housebound, as we share in fellowship with them
Tue 17th Select Vestry, for God’s wisdom in decision making
Wed 18th CDYC as it resources youth ministries across the diocese
Thur 19th Open Doors, supporting and strengthening persecuted Christians
Fri 20th Pray for your neighbours - and be a good neighbour to them
Sat 21st Pray for a growing hunger for God’s word among us
Sun 22nd SNATCH members as they learn about ‘My Awesome God’
Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
Prayer Diary updates can be accessed each morning at our Facebook page or by downloading the free ‘PrayerMate’ app for your smartphone and adding the Aghavea Church feed.

New Irish Choir & Orchestra Christmas Concert
Friday 4th December. Please contact Clabby Rectory 02889521697 as soon as possible, if you would like to go. £22 for students & those over 60 years; other ticket price £24. Bus price to be given on the night £5 per person.

Deeper into God’s Presence
Saturday 28th November at 8pm in Rossorry Church Hall. Leaving Aghavea at 7.30pm. Consent forms available from SNATCH leaders.

Christmas Fair: Wednesday 25th November 2015
We’re preparing for this year’s Christmas Fair and need your help. Could you...
Bake a cake or two? Make some Christmas crafts?
Provide some good quality items to sell? Help at a stall?
Contribute a book you’ve recently read? Assist Santa as one of his elves?
Please consider how you can help out prior to, or on the evening.
The Fair begins at 8pm, with stalls, refreshments, and Santa’s winter wonderland throughout the evening.

Prayer Diary
Sun 8th All who continue to suffer as a result of war or terrorism
Mon 9th Those who mourn - for God’s comfort and peace
Tue 10th Mothers’ Union office bearers following tonight’s AGM
Wed 11th GFS leaders and members as they seek to live for Christ
Thur 12th CMSI mission partners - for strength facing discouragements
Fri 13th Planning for Christmas services to help us share the good news
Sat 14th The emergency services, working to help those in need
Sun 15th Rev Bryan, as he teaches God’s word to us today
Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

Prayer Diary updates can be accessed each morning at our Facebook page or by downloading the free ‘PrayerMate’ app for your smartphone and adding the Aghavea Church feed.

New Wine: Sligo 16 - Deep Calls Unto Deep
10th - 15th July 2016 at Sligo IT. Bible teaching each morning by Archbishop Greg Venables, and speakers each evening including Danielle Strickland and Pete Greig. Youth and children’s programme runs throughout the week. Best rates available before 30th November - see www.newwineireland.org for details, or speak to Gary.

Clabby Parish Events
Friday 4th December: New Irish Choir and Orchestra Christmas Concert. We have a few seats left in the bus. Please contact Clabby Rectory 02889521697 as soon as possible, if you would like to go. £22 for students & those over 60 years; other ticket price £24. Bus price to be given on the night £5 per person.

Clogher Mothers’ Union Prayer Chain
If you or someone you know need prayer, please contact Audrey Percival or Valerie Crawford in confidence. Only the first name & reason for prayer are needed.

Christmas Fair
Wednesday 25th November 2015
We’re preparing for this year’s Christmas Fair and need your help. Could you...
Bake a cake or two?
Make some Christmas crafts?
Provide some good quality items to sell?
Contribute a book you’ve recently read?
Help at a stall?
Assist Santa as one of his elves?
Please consider how you can help out prior to, or on the evening.
The Fair begins at 8pm, with stalls, refreshments, and Santa’s winter wonderland throughout the evening.

Prayer Diary
Sun 1st Bishop John, Mary & Dorothy, in their family life together
Mon 2nd Local churches seeking to work together for God’s glory
Tue 3rd Crosslinks, as the Prayer Meeting is held tonight
Wed 4th All who are ill - for God’s healing and strength
Thur 5th Christians witnessing for Jesus in their workplaces
Fri 6th Faithfulness to God’s word in our life and doctrine
Sat 7th Horizon West, working with famlilies affected by cancer
Sun 8th All who continue to suffer as a result of war or terrorism
Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

Prayer Diary updates can be accessed each morning at our Facebook page or by downloading the free ‘PrayerMate’ app for your smartphone and adding the Aghavea Church feed.

Clabby Parish Events
Saturday 31st October: Come and join us to watch the Rugby World Cup Final at 3:30pm for kick off at 4:00pm, in Clabby Parish Church Hall followed by a curry.
Friday 4th December: New Irish Choir and Orchestra Christmas Concert. We have a few seats left in the bus. Please contact Clabby Rectory 02889521697 as soon as possible, if you would like to go. £22 for students & those over 60 years; other ticket price £24. Bus price to be given on the night £5 per person.

Clogher Mothers’ Union Prayer Chain
If you or someone you know need prayer, please contact Audrey Percival or Valerie Crawford in confidence. Only the first name & reason for prayer are needed.

Christmas Fair
Wednesday 25th November 2015
We’re preparing for this year’s Christmas Fair and need your help. Could you...
Bake a cake or two?
Make some Christmas crafts?
Provide some good quality items to sell?
Contribute a book you’ve recently read?
Help at a stall?
Assist Santa as one of his elves?
Please consider how you can help out prior to, or on the evening.
The Fair begins at 8pm, with stalls, refreshments, and Santa’s winter wonderland throughout the evening.

Brookeborough & Tempo Surgery
Open Flu Vaccination Clinics this October:
Monday 26th: 2.10pm - 4.15pm - Tempo
The shingles vaccine is also available for patients aged 70, 71, 72, 78 or 79 on 1st Sept 2015. If you received it last year, you don’t need it this year.
Brookeborough Surgery: 028 8953 1225

Prayer Diary
Sun 25th Sunday School teachers as they share the good news of Jesus
Mon 26th The Bowling Club, welcoming many visitors each night this week
Tue 27th SAMS mission partners - for encouragement in dark days
Wed 28th The Pantry, demonstrating God’s love to our community
Thur 29th All who study and teach the Bible to others
Fri 30th Myrtle & the choir, as they lead our praise each week
Sat 31st Give thanks for God’s steadfast love and faithfulness
Sun 1st Bishop John, Mary & Dorothy, in their family life together
Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

Prayer Diary updates can be accessed each morning at our Facebook page or by downloading the free ‘PrayerMate’ app for your smartphone and adding the Aghavea Church feed.

Clabby Parish Events
Tonight: Praise Evening at 7:30pm. Newmills Praise group. Donations to Church Missions.
Saturday 31st October: Come and join us to watch the Rugby World Cup Final at 3:30pm for kick off at 4:00pm, in Clabby Parish Church Hall followed by a curry.
Friday 4th December: New Irish Choir and Orchestra Christmas Concert. We have a few seats left in the bus. Please contact Clabby Rectory 02889521697 as soon as possible, if you would like to go. £22 for students & those over 60 years; other ticket price £24. Bus price to be given on the night £5 per person.

Wednesday, 14 October 2015

On Sunday night we had the last of our harvest thanksgiving services in the Brooke Memorial Hall. The sermon was from Matthew 13: 24-30, 34-43, on the parable of the wheat and the weeds. The harvest is coming, which are you?

Clabby Parish Events
Sunday 18th October: Praise Evening at 7:30pm. Newmills Praise group. Donations to Church Missions.
Saturday 31st October: Come and join us to watch the Rugby World Cup Final at 3:30pm for kick off at 4:00pm, in Clabby Parish Church Hall followed by a curry.
Friday 4th December: New Irish Choir and Orchestra Christmas Concert. e have a few seats left in the bus. Please contact Clabby Rectory 02889521697 as soon as possible, if you would like to go. £22 for students & those over 60 years; other ticket price £24. Bus price to be given on the night £5 per person.

Thank you to all who have helped to prepare and decorate the church and hall for our harvest celebrations; Myrtle & the choir, Gemma & Lynsey; as well as those who have provided for refreshments after each service.

The Pantry
Non-perishable food donations for the Pantry are gratefully received beside the font. Your donations show God’s love in a practical way to our local community.

SNATCH
Growing in Faith Through Fellowship
Deeper - We’re heading to the first Deeper event in Dromore on 10th October - see notice below for more details.
Anois - The annual CIYD weekend is fast approaching: 24th-26th October. Registration forms are now available from leaders. These should be completed and returned by 11th October at the latest.

DEEPER into God’s Love
This year, Clogher Diocesan Youth Council are taking us DEEPER with diocesan youth events hosted by each rural deanery. The first is on Saturday 10th October at 8pm in Holy Trinity, Dromore. The evening will include a barn dance, a speaker from RUTH (Raising Up The Hurting) and supper. Young people are invited to bring along a gift for the homeless (e.g. socks, scarf, baby wipes, toothbrush, shower gel, chocolate, crisps etc), to demonstrate God’s love in practical ways. SNATCH are planning to attend, leaving Aghavea at 7pm. Consent forms are available from the leaders. More info: www.facebook.com/clogherdyc

Prayer Diary
Sun 4th All at the harvest services as the seed of God’s word is sown
Mon 5th Local churches as we seek to serve and grow together
Tue 6th Those who are ill, at home or in hospital - for God’s healing
Wed 7th Crosslinks partners, bringing God’s word to God’s world
Thur 8th Safety and fun as football brings men together tonight
Fri 9th The farming community, in difficult days
Sat 10th The Deeper youth event tonight in Dromore
Sun 11th SNATCH members as they discover ‘My Awesome God’
Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

Prayer Diary updates can be accessed each morning at our Facebook page or by downloading the free ‘PrayerMate’ app for your smartphone and adding the Aghavea Church feed.

Monday, 28 September 2015

Yesterday we listened in as Jesus spoke to a very religious man. Did Jesus commend Nicodemus for his religious works? No, in fact he speaks some truths for religious people, the first of which is 'You Must Be Born Again'.

It’s still possible to join us for Christianity Explored this term, meeting in the Rectory on alternate Wednesday nights. Session 2 is this Wednesday at 8pm, with course materials provided. You’ll not be asked to read aloud, sing or pray, and you’re free to join in the discussion or just listen. Speak to Gary for more information and to receive the free resources.

SNATCHGrowing in Faith Through Fellowship
Colebrooke Harvest - We’re participating in the Harvest service tonight at Colebrooke at 7pm. Members are asked to meet at 6pm to prepare for the service.
Deeper - We’re heading to the first Deeper event in Dromore on 10th October - see notice below for more details.
Anois - The annual CIYD weekend is fast approaching: 24th-26th October. Registration forms are now available from leaders. These should be completed and returned by 11th October at the latest.

DEEPER into God’s Love
This year, Clogher Diocesan Youth Council are taking us DEEPER with diocesan youth events hosted by each rural deanery. The first is on Saturday 10th October at 8pm in Holy Trinity, Dromore. The evening will include a barn dance, a speaker from RUTH (Raising Up The Hurting) and supper. Young people are invited to bring along a gift for the homeless (e.g. socks, scarf, baby wipes, toothbrush, shower gel, chocolate, crisps etc), to demonstrate God’s love in practical ways. SNATCH are planning to attend, leaving Aghavea at 7pm. Consent forms are available from the leaders. More info: www.facebook.com/clogherdyc

Prayer Diary
Sun 27th All who proclaim God’s word - for faithfulness and fruitfulness
Mon 28th Those who are housebound, for ways to connect with them
Tue 29th Our harvest weekend - consider: who could you invite along?
Wed 30th Give thanks for God’s faithfulness this past month
Thur 1st Bishop John, as he leads the diocese of Clogher
Fri 2nd Praise God for the gifts of creation at this harvest time
Sat 3rd Melissa and Jonathan, on this their wedding day
Sun 4th All at the harvest services as the seed of God’s word is sownPray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

Prayer Diary updates can be accessed each morning at our Facebook page or by downloading the free ‘PrayerMate’ app for your smartphone and adding the Aghavea Church feed.

Men Alive
Saturday 26th September 2015 at 8.45am until 12.30pm in Holy Trinity, Dromore. A morning of encouraging, equipping and getting to grips with God’s plan for our lives (not to mention great food, plenty of laughter and the odd challenge or two!). Free admission. Guest Speaker: Bishop Ken Clarke (SAMS Ireland); Worship led by Ian Hanna. Any men wanting to come along, please speak to Gary.

Did You Know...
The Mothers' Union operates a Prayer Chain in the Diocese. If you know someone who needs prayer regardless of who they are or where they live, please contact Audrey Percival or Valerie Crawford. We only need the first name and the reason for prayer. It is totally confidential and the name will stay on the Prayer Chain for 30 days.

Prayer Diary
Sun 20th Myrtle and the choir as they lead our praise
Mon 21st SU hosting primary children at the Life Exhbition in Enniskillen
Tue 22nd Open Doors, working with persecuted Christians worldwide
Wed 23rd GFS leaders and girls, starting tonight - for new members
Thur 24th Clogher Diocesan Synod meets today in Enniskillen
Fri 25th The Pantry, demonstrating God’s love in our local community
Sat 26th The Men Alive morning in Dromore
Sun 27th All who proclaim God’s word - for faithfulness & fruitfulness
Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
Prayer Diary updates can be accessed each morning at our Facebook page or by downloading the free ‘PrayerMate’ app for your smartphone and adding the Aghavea Church feed.

Saturday, 19 September 2015

On Sunday, we heard John telling us about the first time he met Jesus and began to follow him. The three little words 'Come and See' are an invitation to the searcher and the sceptic, as we hear them and share them with others, inviting people to meet with the real Jesus.

Friday, 18 September 2015

September brought the start of our new autumn series: We Have Seen His Glory - listening to the eyewitnesses who met with Jesus, as recorded in John's Gospel. In the prologue, the first eighteen verses, John begins by telling us just who Jesus is - the eternal Word made flesh. Listen in as we hear about Receiving the Word.

Thursday, 17 September 2015

We've had a wee blink of summer this week, although it seems to have disappeared again! Here's the sermon mp3 from the last of our Summer Psalms series from August, where David declares to God 'You are my Strength' in Psalm 63.

Join us to answer this question, and any others you have about the Christian faith. Christianity Explored begins this Wednesday 16th September at 8pm in the Rectory. We’ll meet fortnightly over the autumn term, and all are welcome! You can say as much or as little as you like. And don’t worry - you’ll never be asked to sing, pray or read aloud. You don’t need to know anything about the Bible either.

Safeguarding Trust
As our children’s and youth ministries begin again, it’s good to be reminded that we’re committed to the Church of Ireland Safeguarding Trust guidelines for child protection. Leaflets are available for parents and guardians in the porch.

SNATCHGrowing in Faith Through Fellowship
Sunday Night At The Church Hall is our youth fellowship for all at secondary school, in partnership with Colebrooke and Clabby Parishes. Food, games, music and Bible study. This term we’re meeting in Colebrooke Church Hall, starting tonight from 7pm - 9pm. Registration & Consent forms are available for parents/guardians to complete and sign. More information available from Gary or any of the leaders.

Men Alive
Saturday 26th September 2015 at 8.45am until 12.30pm in Holy Trinity, Dromore. A morning of encouraging, equipping and getting to grips with God’s plan for our lives (not to mention great food, plenty of laughter and the odd challenge or two!). Free Admission. Guest Speaker: Bishop Ken Clarke (SAMS Ireland); Worship led by Ian Hanna. Any men wanting to come along, please speak to Gary.

Prayer Diary
Sun 13th SNATCH begins a new term tonight - for young people & leaders
Mon 14th All who are ill, for God’s healing and grace
Tue 15th Select Vestry meeting tonight - for wisdom and direction
Wed 16th Christianity Explored beginning tonight
Thur 17th CMS Ireland mission partners and Belfast office staff
Fri 18th The farming community as they produce food & care for creation
Sat 19th Pray for a growing hunger for God’s word as we meet tomorrow
Sun 20th Myrtle and the choir as they lead our praise
Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

Prayer Diary updates can be accessed each morning at our Facebook page or by downloading the free ‘PrayerMate’ app for your smartphone and adding the Aghavea Church feed.

Lay Ministry Opportunities
Anyone who would like to begin training to become a Parish Reader or Diocesan Lay Reader should speak to Gary over the next month. Closing date for applications is mid October.

Children’s Ministry Commissioning Service
Tonight at 7pm in Enniskillen Cathedral, for all Sunday School leaders and helpers. Organised by Clogher Diocesan Board of Religious Education.

Prayer Diary
Sun 6th Our new series - We have seen his glory - as we meet with Jesus
Mon 7th The Bowling Club as it begins tonight - for fun and fellowship
Tue 8th Mothers’ Union members, living for Christ in their families
Wed 9th CDYC, preparing for the Deeper youth events this year
Thur 10th All who mourn, that they would know God’s comfort & strength
Fri 11th SAMS Ireland staff - Bishop Ken Clarke and Gillian Neill
Sat 12th Sunday School teachers and children, beginning tomorrow
Sun 13th SNATCH begins a new term tonight - for young people & leaders
Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

Prayer Diary updates can be accessed each morning at our Facebook page or by downloading the free ‘PrayerMate’ app for your smartphone and adding the Aghavea Church feed.

BBQ
Thank you to everyone who helped to make the BBQ work so well on Friday night - by supplying food, preparing the hall, cooking the food, cleaning and tidying up afterwards. A great night was had by all. Thank you!

Prayer Diary
Sun 30th Look for ways you can encourage someone at church today
Mon 31st Give thanks for God’s grace to you this past month
Tue 1st Crosslinks mission partners, as we host tonight’s prayer meeting
Wed 2nd Bishop John, as he leads the diocese of Clogher
Thur 3rd Football tonight - for safety fun and fellowship on the pitch
Fri 4th Rev Anita Kerr, being instituted Rector of Galloon tonight
Sat 5th The emergency services, as they serve the community
Sun 6th Our new series - We have seen his glory - as we meet with Jesus
Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

Prayer Diary updates can be accessed each morning at our Facebook page or by downloading the free ‘PrayerMate’ app for your smartphone and adding the Aghavea Church feed.

Tuesday, 25 August 2015

On Sunday morning we continued looking at Psalms from David's life; this time it was Psalm 7. In view of a vicious verbal assault by a Benjaminite as David flees Jerusalem before his rebellious son Absalom, David declares to God that 'You are my Shelter.' Take refuge in the God of justice.

Prayer Diary
Sun 23rd All who proclaim God’s word - for faithfulness & fruitfulness
Mon 24th Those who are ill, at home or in hospital
Tue 25th Open Doors, working with persecuted Christians
Wed 26th Pupils and teachers as the new school year begins
Thur 27th Tomorrow’s BBQ - for Reuben and all who serve in any way
Fri 28th Rev Stephanie Woods being instituted Rector of Lisbellaw tonight
Sat 29th Local nursing homes, residents and staff
Sun 30th Look for ways you can encourage someone at church today

Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

Prayer Diary updates can be accessed each morning at our Facebook page or by downloading the free ‘PrayerMate’ app for your smartphone and adding the Aghavea Church feed.

Monday, 17 August 2015

We're continuing with our sermon series looking at Psalms from the life of King David. In 2 Samuel 15, his son Absalom begins a rebellion, so David flees from Jerusalem. With the many foes against him, how was it possible for David to lie down and sleep? It's only possible because he can say to God: You are my Shield.

Irish Women’s Convention
Holding on to Hope with Nancy Guthrie
Saturday 17th October 2015 in Assembly Buildings, Belfast
We’ve secured a limited number of tickets, priced at £17 (plus transport, to be arranged) - speak to Lynsey to book your place.

Prayer Diary
Sun 16th Pray for a growing hunger for God’s word as we meet together
Mon 17th Couples recently married, or preparing for marriage
Tue 18th CMS Ireland mission partners, as they serve across the world
Wed 19th Horizon West, caring for children and their families
Thur 20th Pray for your neighbours, and to be a good neighbour
Fri 21st New school SU committees as they organise meetings & events
Sat 22nd Our church family, as we seek to grow in love and faith together
Sun 23rd All who proclaim God’s word - for faithfulness & fruitfulness

Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

Prayer Diary updates can be accessed each morning at our Facebook page or by downloading the free ‘PrayerMate’ app for your smartphone and adding the Aghavea Church feed.

Tuesday, 11 August 2015

On Sunday morning, we had the first in our short summer sermon series looking at Psalms from the life of King David. In 2 Samuel 11, David commits adultery with Bathsheba, then has her husband killed in the war he should have been fighting himself. He thinks he has gotten away with it, but God was displeased, and sent Nathan the prophet to confront and convict David. Psalm 51 is the Psalm David writes in response: You are my Salvation.

Notes for the Diocesan Magazine, including organisation start dates, should be with Gary by today, please.

Prayer Diary
Sun 9th David Atwell in his ministry as a Parish Reader
Mon 10th Take some time with God: confess your sins using Psalm 51
Tue 11th All who are housebound, for the knowledge of God’s presence
Wed 12th Organisation leaders, making preparations for September
Thur 13th Give thanks for Strabane & Muckamore SAMS mission teams
Fri 14th Christians in the workplace, witnessing to God’s love and grace
Sat 15th Iris and the choir as they lead our praise tomorrow
Sun 16th Pray for a growing hunger for God’s word as we meet togetherPray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

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Sunday, 2 August 2015

Today:
11am Morning Service - We welcome Mr Dennis Christie as our preacher today. Dennis has recently finished second year at CITI, and will be ordained as Intern Deacon for the parish of Muckamore in September.

Irish Women’s Convention
Holding on to Hope with Nancy Guthrie
Saturday 17th October 2015 in Assembly Buildings, Belfast
We’ve secured a limited number of tickets, priced at £17 (plus transport, to be arranged) - speak to Lynsey to book your place.

Diocesan Magazine
Notes for the September edition of the Diocesan Magazine, including start dates for organisations should be with Gary by next Sunday, 9th August. You can email them to aghavea @ gmail.com or drop a note through the letterbox.

Prayer Diary
Sun 2nd Today’s preacher Dennis, preparing to work in Muckamore
Mon 3rd Local churches, as we seek to work together in the community
Tue 4th Those who mourn, that they would know God’s comfort
Wed 5th Farmers, for safety in dangerous working conditions
Thur 6th Gary, planning the preaching for the autumn term and beyond
Fri 7th The Pantry, showing God’s love through the provision of food
Sat 8th Crosslinks Junior & Senior Camps, beginning today
Sun 9th David Atwell in his ministry as a Parish Reader

I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Psalm 116: 1

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Sunday, 26 July 2015

Today:
11am Morning Service - We welcome Mr Robert Smyth as our preacher today. Robert has recently finished second year at CITI, and will be ordained as Intern Deacon for the parish of Kilkeel in September.

Irish Women’s Convention
Holding on to Hope with Nancy Guthrie
Saturday 17th October 2015 in Assembly Buildings, Belfast
We’ve secured a limited number of tickets, priced at £17 (plus transport, to be arranged) - speak to Lynsey to book your place.

Diocesan Magazine
Notes for the September edition of the Diocesan Magazine, including start dates for organisations should be with Gary by Sunday 9th August. You can email them to aghavea @ gmail.com or drop a note through the letterbox.

Prayer Diary
Sun 26th Today’s preacher Robert, preparing to be Deacon in Kilkeel
Mon 27th Pray as you consider who you could invite to the BBQ
Tue 28th Faithfulness to God’s word in the Church of Ireland
Wed 29th Those who are unemployed, looking to find a job
Thur 30th Organisations as they prepare for a new term in September
Fri 31st Give thanks for God’s grace to you this past month
Sat 1st Bishop John, for wisdom & grace as he leads Clogher diocese
Sun 2nd Today’s preacher Dennis, preparing to work in Muckamore

Pray without ceasing - 1 Thessalonians 5: 17
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Sunday, 19 July 2015

Today:
11am Morning Service - We welcome Rev Robbie Robinson as our preacher today. Robbie has finished his studies at CITI, and has been serving as Intern Deacon in Dungannon. He has been appointed as Curate Assistant of Drumragh Parish (Omagh) and will be ordained Presbyter in September.

Irish Women’s Convention
Holding on to Hope with Nancy Guthrie
Saturday 17th October 2015 in Assembly Buildings, Belfast
We’ve secured a limited number of tickets, priced at £17 (plus transport, to be arranged) - speak to Lynsey to book your place.

Diocesan Magazine
Notes for the September edition of the Diocesan Magazine, including start dates for organisations should be with Gary by Sunday 9th August. You can email them to aghavea@gmail.com or drop a note through the letterbox.

Prayer Diary
Sun 19th Today’s preacher Robbie, as he prepares to be Curate in Omagh
Mon 20th All who are ill at home or in hospital
Tue 21st Our church family, growing in love together
Wed 22nd Give thanks for Jeff and the Fermanagh SU Schools work
Thur 23rd Open Doors, standing with persecuted Christians worldwide
Fri 24th Pray for your neighbours - and be a good neighbour to them
Sat 25th Residents and staff in local nursing homes
Sun 26th Today’s preacher Robert, preparing to be Deacon in Kilkeel

Pray without ceasing - 1 Thessalonians 5: 17
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Prayer Diary
Sun 12th Give thanks for all God has taught us through 1 Thessalonians
Mon 13th Pray for the emergency services, as they serve the community
Tue 14th SAMS mission partners, especially Claire Holmes (Paraguay)
Wed 15th The Pantry, showing God’s love in practical ways
Thur 16th Those who are housebound - for continued fellowship
Fri 17th Myrtle and the choir, leading our praise each Sunday
Sat 18th Horizon West, caring for children with cancer and their families
Sun 19th Today’s preacher Robbie, as he prepares to be Curate in Omagh

Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
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Wednesday, 8 July 2015

With some months, we're able to continue full steam ahead in our latest series. Other months have lots of special events happening, so we're more bitty in our sermons. In June we had both Gift Day and Children's Day, with special sermons for those occasions. For the rest of the month, we've been continuing in 1 Thessalonians, as we think about holiness and hope. Here are the sermons from June (and the start of July) to catch up or listen again:

... as you wait for your salvation (9-11)
- The Day will bring salvation (not wrath) - Jesus has already done it!
- Encourage and build up because of our certain futureHow does our life show that we belong to the day, with this certain hope?

Prayer Diary
Sun 5th Pray for a hunger for God’s word as we meet together
Mon 6th All who mourn the loss of loved ones - for God’s comfort
Tue 7th Preparations for Crosslinks Camps later this summer
Wed 8th The farming community - for safety in their work
Thur 9th Pray for all who study and teach the Bible to others
Fri 10th Pray for a peaceful time over the Twelfth weekend
Sat 11th Amanda & Frainc on this their wedding day
Sun 12th Give thanks for all God has taught us through 1 ThessaloniansPray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

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Hall Tidy-up
Thank you to all who helped with the tidy-up in the Church Hall in so many ways. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Sermon Notes: Walking Worthy in Hope (1 Thess 4: 13-18)Hope-filled grieving, based on Jesus’ work and word, brings us encouragement

Hope-filled grieving... (13)
- The problem: Have the dead missed out on eternal life?
- Paul doesn’t want us to ‘not grieve’ - death brings grieving
- We don’t ‘grieve as others do who have no hope’ - hope-filled grieving

... Based on Jesus’ work and word... (14-17)
- Jesus’ work: Jesus died and rose again - God will bring those who died
- Jesus’ word: Promise of his coming - dead don’t miss out, they rise first
- Joyful reunion - caught up in the clouds together with them and the Lord
- Promise: we will be with the Lord forever

... Brings us encouragement (18)
- Application: encourage one another with these words
- Remember what Jesus has done and said
- Remind one another when times are tough
- Reflect on our own future

Prayer Diary
Sun 28th Give thanks for the hope we have through the Lord Jesus
Mon 29th SNATCH leaders meeting tomorrow night to plan the new year
Tue 30th Give thanks for God’s goodness this month
Wed 1st Bishop John as he leads the diocese of Clogher
Thur 2nd Select Vestry, as they meet tonight
Fri 3rd Bible Society, bringing God’s word to new people groups
Sat 4th SNATCH at Summer Madness - for fun and encouargement
Sun 5th Pray for a hunger for God’s word as we meet togetherPray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

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Summer Madness
SNATCH are heading to Summer Madness on Saturday 4th July!
Bus leaves Colebrooke Church Hall at 12pm, stopping en route for lunch, before arriving at Glenarm Castle for the evening, including dinner with the Clogher subcamp and the evening worship session. Return home at 12am approx. Cost £10 entrance to Summer Madness, plus pocket money for lunch, snacks and bookshop. Consent forms available from SNATCH leaders.

Irish Women’s Convention
Holding on to Hope with Nancy Guthrie
Saturday 17th October 2015 in Assembly Buildings, Belfast
We’ve secured a limited number of tickets, priced at £17 (plus transport, to be arranged) - speak to Lynsey to book your place.

Prayer Diary
Sun 21st CMS Ireland’s Little Lights project in DR Congo
Mon 22nd All who are ill at home or in hospital
Tue 23rd Faithfulness to God’s word in the Church of Ireland
Wed 24th The witness of Christians in the workplace
Thur 25th Open Doors, standing with persecuted Christians worldwide
Fri 26th Residents and staff in local nursing homes
Sat 27th Myrtle and the choir as they lead our praise tomorrow
Sun 28th Give thanks for the hope we have through the Lord Jesus

I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Psalm 116: 1

Prayer Diary updates can be accessed each morning at our Facebook page or by downloading the free ‘PrayerMate’ app for your smartphone and adding the Aghavea Church feed.